Job DescriptionAbout the roleThe Sr. Manager - BOPET Films Team Lead is responsible for leading the sourcing and category management of BOPET Films globally. This role translates global strategies into flawless execution, manages strategic supplier relationships, and ensures value delivery aligned with Amcor's procurement, sustainability, and innovation objectives. A key focus includes driving circularity and securing feedstock for high-quality mechanically and chemically recycled BOPET Film grades.
Key Job AccountabilitiesLeadership and People Management- Lead, develop, motivate and assign people to appropriate tasks. Ensure career development and succession planning is in place for the procurement function
- Ensure the right people are in the right place with the appropriate support to contribute to operating plan in order to deliver financial results in line with agreed budgets and targets
- Build sustainable category specific capabilities within the respective regions to execute on the category strategies
- Manages a team of direct reports and is responsible for employee selection, development, mentoring, and performance management. Responsible for overall talent management and employee engagement for direct reports.
- Coach and input to the MIP and performance management and assessment of the Category Team members
Strategy Development and Strategy Implementation- Accountable for developing and implementing a cohesive, business-aligned long-term Category Strategy for BOPET Films across the globe, aligned with the global strategy and business objectives.
- Accountable for the overall delivery of the category targets following the target setting process
- Accountable for ensuring delivery against the Procurement Balanced Scorecard measures for the category
- Accountable for consolidating supplier, market, category and internal business data and information to inform the Category Strategy
- Responsible for the communication of the final Category Strategy and Annual Category Plans to the relevant stakeholders the region
- Manage regional implementation of global sourcing events (RFI/RFQ/eAuctions) and strategic projects
- Accountable for ensuring the resources, information and tools are in place for project execution throughout the category
- Responsible for defining and measuring relevant key performance indicators for key suppliers in the category, aligned to the Amcor Supplier Performance Management Framework
- Accountable for leading innovation with strategic category suppliers
- Accountable for ensuring robust contractual arrangements are in place for the category
- Accountable for monitoring compliance and adherence to Amcor Procurement policies and procedures
- Responsible for ensuring internal issues are addressed and resolved in a timely manner
- Provide input to Amcor's acquisition strategies by completing the due diligence and integration activities relevant to the category
ESG- Lead the monitoring and reporting of GHG emissions data from suppliers in alignment with the Sustainability and Procurement Excellence team.
- Accountable for ensuring procurement strategies align with internal and customer targets for recycled content and carbon reductions
- Lead initiatives to enhance Amcor`s sustainability performance in the supply chain
- Drive qualification of chemically recycled BOPET Film grades in collaboration with R&D.
- Promote traceability and certification standards such as ISCC+.
Negotiation- Own key global supplier relationships for the assigned categories; lead supplier segmentation and performance management.
- Build strong relationships with key suppliers' regional contacts in order to negotiate more innovative and beneficial contractual agreements and service levels
- Manage negotiation process, content and results. Lead the negotiation team to define the desired outcome of a negotiation
Relationship Management- Identify stakeholders; understand and interpret their current and future needs and manage their expectations. Give advice and build long-term value partnerships with these stakeholders
- Collaborate closely with relevant departments to ensure understanding and compliance with key procurement strategies and policies
- Serve as the key interface between Global Category Lead, regional procurement, R&D, and business stakeholders in the region.
- Facilitate regional Film qualifications, transitions, and formulaic / structural changes.
Financial Planning- Accountable for the bottom-up aggregation of all category data across Business Groups to inform the top-down target setting process
- Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) and actively contribute to budget planning and cost forecasting.
- Ensure robust contract coverage and track adherence to agreed terms.
- Responsible for reconciling "gaps" between the bottom-up and top-down targets, and identifying initiatives required to close any such disparities
- Ensure that financial resource allocation is cost-effective and aligned with strategic and operational plans
- Build an accurate forecast for category price movements
- Provide periodic and ad hoc reports and forecasts on performance against plan
Qualifications/RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred; in fields such as business administration, finance, law or a scientific or technical field. Strong preference for CIPS or similar professional qualification.
Experience: 10+ years of Procurement experience or 8+ years in management, e.g. of a plant or similar functions. Significant leadership experience, solid experience in multi-country, multinational environments and matrix organisations. Extensive experience in commercial, change and category management, cross functional team management as well as senior level influencing.
Professional- Extensive experience and industry insights of the upstream Resins market, BOPET & BOPA Film markets, and value chains
- Proven track record of successful strategic sourcing and procurement
Technical- Strategic ability to develop high impact sourcing strategies. Exhibits thought leadership and innovation
- Strong analytical skills with the capability to identify and prioritize critical issues and opportunities.
- Advanced negotiating skills with comprehensive understanding of sales/marketing practices
- Ability to develop actionable recommendations and implementation plans that drive organizational success
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling clear and persuasive interaction at all levels
- Strong project management and reporting capability
BenefitsWhen you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
- Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
